Well, it is Christmas Eve.

The shopping is in, the Pinata is made.

And I am sure we have a radio times somewhere and a tin of Quality Street. (which really was the essence of Christmas when I was growing up – non of that faff that Blumenthal puts in with smoking pine needles etc.)

The Pinata has been made hastily, but will serve its purpose for two sturdy boys to wield their wooden spoons.

And the board games are at the ready. 

And I think…. its stopped raining!

On that note, I hope everyone is safe and warm and has a cosy time with their loved ones.